Pamela Francine Johnson

PAMELA FRANCINE JOHNSON, the first child of Erna D. Johnson and Orlando F. Johnson was born July 3, 1949. Pamela's young life was well rounded. She enjoyed outdoor activities partially visiting family in Calvert County, MD. Her interests also included music of all types as she was a proficient pianist. Pamela was educated in the Baltimore City Public Schools, graduating from Western High School in 1967. Seeking a higher education Pamela attended Norfolk State University where she was a full music scholarship student and member of the marching Spartans, playing the baritone horn. At Norfolk State, she joined the Delta Epsilon chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She was a active participant who served as a basileus and penned her cousin Laurie Dickerson when she pledged at Hampton, University. Pamela furthered her graduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania. She received a Master of Social Work degree. Pamela became a member of the Omega Omega chapter; the oldest graduate chapter of AKA Sorority, Inc. Pamela served as an adviser to the Gamma Epsilon chapter where she received a certificate of appreciation for her mentorship. Pamela loved tennis and was encouraged by her aunt Reba Matthews to play tennis in Philadelphia and played against other teams in the Caribbean Island. While in Philadelphia, professionally, Pamela served her community as director of the University of Pennsylvania Children Day Care for 15 years. This facility primarily served faculty, staff and students of the university community. Pamela felt the calling to serve the Lord. Pamela received her Master of Divinity degree from Howard University. Of all of achievements she was the most proud and humble to have received it and looked forward to serving. Pamela was an assistant minister at Ames United Methodist Church, she loved Sunday school and the youth. She enjoyed working at the soup kitchen for it nourished the body as well as the soul. On December 30, 2017, God gave Pamela Francine Johnson her wings. She leaves her loving sister Patricia W. Smith; two nephews, Orlando M Johnson (Kiersten) and Angelo Z. Wells (Monet); three great-nieces, Astrid, Diamond and Zouri; and two great-nephews, Jaron and Zamari, whom she adored. She leaves her godson Vaughn Evans; and her goddaughter, Marzelle Thomas Smith; as well as beloved and loyal friend, Rafeal Rice; and a host of loving cousins and valued friends.

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Pamela Francine Johnson

September 3, 1948 - December 30, 2017